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Thursday, 29 October 2026

BBC News

• Budget backs Stratford International rail plansLondon's mayor welcomes the move to bring cross-Channel services to Stratford after "years of lobbying".

Department for Transport

• Leeds station set for biggest transformation in a generation as government backs city?s growth with a ?303 million upgradeUpgrades include the construction of a new central overbridge, 3 new entrances, nearly 40% more rail ticket barriers and increased lift capacity to make journeys quicker and easier.

The Independent

• Delta Heathrow relocation move means passengers ?will pay the price?Virgin Atlantic has hit out at Heathrow amid a relocation move that will see five airlines shift terminals in the next two years

Times Online

• Budget could signal green light for Bakerloo Line extension [subscription]London?s mayor believes new devolution powers set out by John Healey ?could finally unlock transformational infrastructure projects? in the capital
• Rolls-Royce gets ?1.25bn taxpayer backing for jet engines [subscription]The government will be a partner in ?2.5bn project to support 3,300 jobs as the company looks to expand its presence in the aviation market

City AM

• London to get Bakerloo Line extension and Euston upgrade in devolution pushLondon mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will be handed powers to deliver the Bakerloo Line extension and a huge upgrade to Euston station as part of the government?s push for devolution, City AM can reveal.
• London to get Bakerloo Line extension and Euston upgrade in devolution push London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will be handed powers to deliver the Bakerloo Line extension and a huge upgrade to Euston station as part of the government’s push for devolution, City AM can reveal.  Under new plans to allow mayors to retain income tax receipts generated locally and exploit finance schemes to fund infrastructure, Khan [...]

Local Government

• Cabinet To Meet on Proposed Future Direction of Doncaster Sheffield AirportUPDATE - Cabinet approved recommendations at it's meeting today (October 28) - City of Doncaster Council?s Cabinet is to hold a meeting next week regarding the future arrangements for FlyDoncaster Ltd, under proposals to bring Doncaster Sheffield Airport into public ownership.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Double yellow lines next to North Wales station to be 'burned off' after uproarTransport for Wales put the restrictions in to stop parking on narrow route but this led to a backlash

London Evening Standard

• All the London transport projects that will be unlocked by new powers for Sadiq Khan in the BudgetNew devolved powers announced in the Budget are set to unlock billions of pounds for four major London transport projects

Sheffield Star

• What Sheffield Council leader thinks of Mayors plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield airportMayor Coppard said sustainable aviation is a "challenge" but he has "no doubt" planes will be flying from DSA in decades to come

Yorkshire Post

• Doncaster Sheffield Airport: John Healey announces £1.5bn borrowing facility for mayors to help with reopeningSouth Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard is in the process of buying the Doncaster Sheffield Airport freehold for an undisclosed fee.

Doncaster Free Press

• Mayor to be quizzed on airport deal at Doncaster public meetingMembers of the public are to be given the chance to quiz South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard over his decision to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Get Surrey

• Revisions made to Heathrow Airport's 750,000 flight expansion plan that would reroute M25 and M411 consultation sessions announced for Surrey. Heathrow Airport has updated its controversial expansion plans to build a third runway and increase the number of flights to more than 750,000 a year - and is asking the public for feedback.

My London

• Sadiq Khan's major Budget win could unlock Bakerloo line extension and new international rail stopThe Government also backed the Mayor of London's proposal to upgrade Stratford International station that will allow trains to and from France to stop there.

Other Regional Press

• Boeing 747 jumbo jets set to return to DSA, says airport campaignerMassive Boeing 747 jumbo jet cargo aircraft are set to return to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with a campaigner describing it as ?huge news for Doncaster.?
• Hounslow Council pledges scrutiny as Heathrow consultation opensAn eight-week public consultation on controversial plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport is officially underway, reigniting the debate over west London?s aviation and environmental future.
• The £29m council bill for trying to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport as new deal agreedAirport closed in 2022 but efforts have been ongoing to get flights operating again
• Mineshaft discovery in Sheffield to cost £275k after trams cancelledBuses are replacing Sheffield trams that can't run
• Coventry railway station Bay Platform hit with yet another three-month delayThe long-awaited Bay Platform at Coventry Railway Station has been hit with another delay, with work now pushed back by three months from December 2031 to March 2032.

Airportwatch

• Heathrow risks descent into irrelevance as it runs out of room [subscription]Burnham?s refusal to back ?49bn runway leaves airport?s expansion on a knife edge The UK?s most enduring running joke is once again drawing mockery worldwide.

Aviation Industry

• Our 2026 Public Consultation [Heathrow]We?ve developed updated proposals for Heathrow expansion, building on years of technical work, environmental assessments and consultation. From 27 October to 22 December 2026, we?re inviting local communities, businesses, passengers, colleagues and other stakeholders to have their say.

Other News Sources

• Bakerloo line extension gets Budget boost from local tax powersThe Bakerloo line extension got a boost in the Budget when the Chancellor announced that local regions can keep more local tax revenue to fund infrastructure projects.
• Heathrow expansion deal puts Welsh steel in line for major new ordersWelsh steel could play a major role in Heathrow Airport?s proposed expansion after the airport signed a new agreement with Cardiff-based 7 Steel UK.